After a week off Beverley had to bounce back with style and they did just that. Harry Bullyment set the tone for the game with stunning successive tackles from the off and then Beverley started their attack.
The Beverley Braves U8s produced the performance of their season so far, to hold a strong Wyke team to a draw. The team had worked hard in training on their defensive game, and this helped Beverley take a 3-1 lead. In attack
The Longcroft Year 9 Rugby Team won the West Hull and District Rugby League Rally on Wednesday 23rd May. They were the victors in all three games against Trinity House, Kelvin Hall, and Hull FC’s Sirius “Rugby League” Academy.
The hottest day of the year so far saw a great game of rugby league at Shelly Avenue with Hull Dockers running out 16-8 winners against a Beverley Braves side who put in a huge amount of effort
The Beverley Braves did not have the best of starts to this Peter Lowthorpe Under 14 Cup semi final as they had to soak up massive pressure on their line from the off but Owen Harrison spoilt the attack with an excellent interception
England Rugby League Coach Steve McNamara visited Longcroft and spent time working with a group of students in Years 12 and 13 as part of a programme aimed at preparing them for their examinations and applications to highly competitive universities.
Beverley have appointed a new head coach at an extraordinary meeting at the Hodgsons last Monday evening. After a diligent application process they have appointed Guy Adams. He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the table at the age of only 33.
Hull FC suffered their first defeat of the Super League season at the KC Stadium as Wigan ran riot scoring eight tries. The final score may have been harsh on the Black and Whites but a ruthless Wigan side took full advantage of weakened Hull FC side.
Beverley ARLC concerned at the serious lack of match practice managed to hastily arrange this ‘friendly’ fixture at the Leisure Centre against Premier League opposition.
The Mayor of Beverley, Cllr Peter Astell will be holding a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Ball on the 27th April 2012 to celebrate the Queen’s reign on the throne for 60 years.
Match reports from the Beverley Braves Under 9s and Under 10s. Both sides faced tricky away fixtures, the U9s may have been beaten but the U10s picked up their second win of the season with a fine performance against Hull Wyke.
Hull FC demolished Hull Kingston Rovers at the KC Stadium in the Good Friday derby. This was the first time I have experienced a competitive game between the Hull clubs.